Zusammenfassungen

This paper reports on a failed experiment to use Wiki technology to support student engagement with
the subject matter of a third year undergraduate module. Using qualitative data, the findings reveal that
in an educational context, social technologies such as Wiki’s, are perceived differently compared with
ordinary personal use and this discourages student adoption. A series of insights are then offered which
help HE teachers understand the pitfalls of integrating social technologies in educational contexts.